Perspectives on e-books from instructors and students in the social sciences
Date
2012
Authors
Hoseth, Amy E., author
McLure, Merinda, author
Reference & User Services Quarterly (RUSQ), publisher
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Abstract
To explore attitudes toward e-books, the authors conducted focus groups at Colorado State University with instructors (7) and graduate students (12) from four social science disciplines. Participants provided insights into their use of print and electronic texts, their attitudes toward patron-driven e-book purchasing, potential barriers to e-book use and acceptance, and how they view the academic library within the context of their own research needs. The paper includes a review of relevant literature and use studies. It will be useful to academic librarians and administrators concerned with patron-driven and e-book purchasing.
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Colorado State University. Libraries
limitations
print versus electronic
economic resources
e-book platforms
selection criteria
benefits